5 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer,full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones.But if you want to enjoy your daytime,it's time to improve your sleep during the night﹣time. "Sleep problems endanger health and quality (质量) of life for up to 45% of the world's population," according to the World Sleep Society.
Sleep is one of the three keys to a healthier,longer life (the others are diet and exercise). (1) .Here are the top five ways to improve your sleep and get some zz's:
Create a sleep nest
(2) .Science tells us that we sleep better in cooler temperatures of about 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit(15℃to 20℃).
Develop a routine
Set up a bedtime ritual by taking a warm bath or shower,reading a book or listening to soft music.You're teaching your mind to relax.And stick to it.Go to bed and get up at the same time each day,even on weekends or your days off. (3) .
Cut the lights
Production of the sleep hormone melatonin (荷尔蒙褪黑激素) begins at dark.Research has found that the body will slow or stop it with light on,to get away from any light,even the blue light from your charging smart phone.
Refuse the wine
Don't turn to wine to make you calm or help you sleep.(4) .Your body needs to experience all three steps of sleep—light sleep,dream,and deep sleep—to fully repair itself.
(5) .
Heavy and spicy foods may give you heartburn or other digestive problems,thus influencing your ability to get and stay asleep.
If you try these tips and can't seem to relax,or your sleep continues to worsen,be sure to reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional.
A.The body like routine B.Avoid heavy or hot foods C.Refuse coffee later in the day D.One of the first tasks is to set up your sleep environment E.Wine may help you fall asleep,but it holds you in the lighter sleep F.Many of the ways to increase the quality of your sleep are easy to follow |
These are the messages that Helen got yesterday. Read them carefully and find the best answers to the questions.
Helen, Happy Feet is on now at New Times Cinema. Would you like to see it? Chris |
Helen, I’m going to have a birthday party next weekend. Can you come? Jenny |
Helen, Buy some milk and sugar on your way home. Thanks. Jack |
Helen, One of your students called. I told him to call back later. Alice |
Helen, I have no dog food at home. Please get some for Lucky! Thank you. Lisa |
Helen, I have fixed your car. You can get it between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. Steve |
What’s Happy Feet?
A.A book. | B.A film. | C.A song. | D.A car. |
What did Jenny ask Helen to do?
A.She asked her to buy a ticket. |
B.She asked her to buy some presents. |
C.She asked her to call her student. |
D.She asked her to come to a party. |
Who asked Helen to buy something?
A.Lisa and Steve. | B.Jack and Alice. |
C.Jack and Lisa. | D.Jenny and jack. |
What did Steve do for Helen?
A.He fixed her car. |
B.He decided to buy her a car. |
C.He prepared dinner for her. |
D.He found a new brand of dog food. |
*** *** Stage in November *** *** |
Concert: Bache Cycle Place: Beijing Concert Hall, No.1 Bei Xinhua Street, Xicheng District Time: Nov. 7, 7:30pm Admission: 80 ---1,280 yuan Tel: 6606-7006 |
Film: Sounds of Africa Place: Poly Theater, No.14 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongcheng District Time: Nov. 8, 7:30pm Admission: 50 ---150 yuan Tel: 6551-8058 |
Dance: The Rain of Flowers along the Silk Road Place: Theater of the National Center , No.2 Chang’an West Street, Xicheng District Time: Nov. 9 ---11, 7:30pm Admission: 80 --- 480 yuan Tel: 6655-0000 |
Opera: The Marriage of Figaro Place: Century Theater, No.40 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District Time: Nov. 12—14, 7:30pm Admission: 80-880 yuan Tel: 6462-8470 |
If you are interested in concerts, you can call ______ for some information.
A.6655-0000 | B.6462-8470 |
C.6606-7006 | D.6551-8058 |
You can go to see the dance in _____.
A.Beijing Concert Hall |
B.Poly Theater |
C.Theater of the National Center |
D.Century Theater |
If you want to see The Marriage of Figaro, you should go to Century Theater on_____.
A.Nov. 7 | B.Nov. 9 |
C.Nov. 11 | D.Nov. 13 |
What type of pizzas does Mr. Smith order?
A.Hawaiian and Supreme. |
B.Vegetarian and Supreme. |
C.Supreme and coffee. |
D.Hawaiian and Vegetarian. |
How long is the business time every day?
A.3 hours. | B.8 hours. |
C.14 hours. | D.15 hours. |
Where does the customer live?
A.No. 348 Beijing Road. | B.No.67 Beijing Road. |
C.No.67 Nanjing Road. | D.No. 348 Nanjing Road. |
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Kate lost a ________.
A.dictionary | B.model plane |
C.cup | D.pen |
What color is the jacket?
A.blue and black | B.blue and red |
C.black and red | D.orange and green |
If you found an English-Chinese Dictionary, you can call .
A.88614297 | B.88427798 |
C.82397546 | D.87356629 |
Who lost a black and red pen?
A.Li Xiaoling | B.Grace |
C.Eric | D.Wang Yiming |
Where did Grace find the model plane?
A.in the library | B.in ROOM 401 |
C.in Classroom 701 | D.under my desk |
Our school isn’t very big, but it is very beautiful(漂亮). There are a lot of trees in it. I’m in Class Two, Grade Seven. The walls of our classroom are white. There is a blackboard and some pictures on the wall. Our classroom is very clean(干净). There are 45 students in my class. Mr. White is our English teacher. He is from England. I like English very much. Mr. White is very friendly(友好) to us. He likes China and he learns(学习) Chinese now. He can speak some Chinese. My father and mother are English teachers, too. They often help me with my English. My classmates(同学) are very friendly. We are all friends. We like our school class.
There are _________ in my school.
A.many trees | B.45 students |
C.two classes | D.three teachers |
Mr. White is __________.
A.an American teacher | B.my Chinese teacher |
C.English | D.a math teacher |
My father is _________ teacher.
A.my | B.a Chinese |
C.an English | D.an art teacher |
I like _________ very much.
A.English | B.my teachers |
C.my friends | D.Chinese |
Our school is ___________.
A.not beautiful | B.not very big |
C.behind my home | D.in Beijing |